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The Child Psych Podcast

Institute of Child Psychology
Parenting
Mental Health
Child Development
Child Psychology
Parenting Strategies
Emotional Regulation
Anxiety
Emotional Intelligence
Attachment Theory
Social Media
ADHD
Resilience
Education
Play Therapy
Autism
Mindfulness
Youth Sports
Developmental Psychology
Body Image
Neurodiversity

The ChildPsych Podcast brings to you the top parenting & mental health experts in the world. Designed to educate and inspire you with current research & concrete strategies that foster resiliency & healing in children and teens. Most importantly we’re here because we need to raise a generation of children who don’t need to recover from their childhoods.

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Latest Episodes

Are well-meaning parenting phrases doing more harm than good?

In this episode of The Child Psych Podcast, child psychologists Tammy Schamuhn and Tania Johnson unpack five common phrases many parents use every day—phrases like "Good job!" and "Be car... more

Boys are struggling — academically, emotionally, socially, and developmentally. But what do boys actually need to grow into healthy, grounded, responsible young men?

In this episode of The Child Psych Podcast, Tammy sits down with Dr. Alan Hahn doct... more

Why does your child fall apart over “nothing”—the wrong socks, a transition, a loud sound, or being asked to leave the house? In this episode of The Child Psych Podcast, Tammy sits down with pediatric occupational therapist Kathryn Hamlin-Pacheco to ... more

Content Note: This episode includes discussion of infant loss, grief, and NICU trauma.

Some stories change us forever.

In this deeply moving episode of The Child Psych Podcast, we sit down with Emily Souder, LCSW-C, PMH-C, and Mahaley Patel, LMFT, ... more

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Recent Guests

Kathryn Hamlin-Pacheco
Pediatric occupational therapist and author
Brain Executive Program / brain-based therapies for kids
Episode: When Your Child Falls Apart Over “Nothing”: Sensory Processing, Meltdowns, and the Nervous System
Emily Souder
Licensed clinical social worker; perinatal mental health specialist
Perinatal mental health clinician, co-author of Your NICU Story
Episode: A Story of Love, Loss, and Healing with Emily Souder and Mahaley Patel
Mahaley Patel
Licensed marriage and family therapist; EMDR therapist
Perinatal mental health clinician, co-author of Your NICU Story
Episode: A Story of Love, Loss, and Healing with Emily Souder and Mahaley Patel
Michaeleen Doucleff
Science journalist, global parenting researcher, New York Times bestselling author of Dopamine Kids
Author of Dopamine Kids
Episode: Why Kids Can’t Stop Scrolling: The Dopamine Trap Behind Screens, Cravings, and Modern Childhood | Michaeleen Doucleff
Dr. John La Puma
Board-certified internist, professionally trained chef, pioneer of culinary medicine
Chef MD; Agreeing Prescription Movement
Episode: The Indoor Epidemic: What We're Doing to Kids Without Realizing It with Dr. John La Puma, Episode #183
Katie Kimball
founder of Kids Cook Real Food and Life Skills Now Virtual Summer Camp; TEDx speaker on picky eating
Kids Cook Real Food / Life Skills Now
Episode: Beyond “Just Take a Bite”: A Better Way to Handle Picky Eating , Episode #182
Harry Psaros
Author of From Struggle to Strength, A Father's Journey
Episode: When Autism Changes Everything: A Father’s Story of Growth and Hope with Harry Psaros, Episode #181
Dr. Ross Greene
Clinical psychologist, author, founder of the CPS model
Collaborative and Proactive Solutions (CPS)
Episode: Working with the Explosive Child with Dr. Ross Greene, Episode #179
Lifa Shrink
Educator/Author focused on anti-racism and children's empathy (Instagram handle lifa_shrink)
Independent author/educator
Episode: Raising Anti-Racist Children Starts Earlier Than Most Parents Realize, Episode #177

Hosts

Tammy Schamuhn
Co-host with a background in child psychology and related practice; frequently associated with the Institute of Child Psychology.
Tanya Johnson
Co-host, licensed psychologist with expertise in parenting, attachment, and child development; connected to ICP and related clinical practice.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 317 ratings
  • Gender Stereotype

    I have been an occasional listener and appreciated the ideas and encouragement for parents despite the many ads. However, the 7/15/26 episode on boys mental health was truly disappointing. It’s fine to invite a guest that holds very conservative view points, but to not push back on any of it was surprising. Even agreeing that men knew how to be men in the 1950’s… please read more history and please remind guests that women’s only focus is not just baby making and keeping the house, as apparently... more

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    xanluti
    United States8 days ago
  • Robert Melillo

    The way this guy was talking, overconfident in his own theories as though they are established facts, and relying only on his own “research”, set off pseudoscience scam artist alarm bells for me, and I looked him up, and sure enough, there are reviews from former employees and patients who say he is scamming people, and an NPR investigation was done a while back. I think the podcast host should be more skeptical and scientific, as a psychologist.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Parent and nurse
    United States3 months ago
  • Protecting kids from sexual abuse

    This is such an important topic that has been neglected for much too long. More please.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Patriot Sister
    United States10 months ago
  • Boys

    I always sensed boys learned in a different way. I loved the scientific evidence to help parents and teachers better help boys learn and thrive.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Patriot Sister
    United Statesa year ago
  • Informative Show but Uneven Volume

    I’ve definitely learned a few things about parenting listening to this show. It’s well narrated and the show has good guests. My only annoyance is that somehow the main portion of the show is quite faint such that I have to max out the volume, then the ads explode in my ear.

    Apple Podcasts
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    jhh11
    United States2 years ago

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Some episodes note audio quality issues but praise content depth and applicability.

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A Story of Love, Loss, and Healing with Emily Souder and Mahaley Patel
Q: Mahaley, what surprised you most about the emotional impact of the NICU on families, and how does slowing down help?
Many families are overwhelmed by information and decisions, and slowing down through guided reflection helps them capture missing parts of their story, including the impact on partners and siblings, which supports deeper healing.
A Story of Love, Loss, and Healing with Emily Souder and Mahaley Patel
Q: Emily, what has your experience been like in helping families find words for experiences that often feel unspeakable?
The process of storytelling empowers families to reclaim their voice, integrate the full spectrum of emotions, and acknowledge the complexity of their experiences, which can be both validating and healing.
Why Kids Can’t Stop Scrolling: The Dopamine Trap Behind Screens, Cravings, and Modern Childhood | Michaeleen Doucleff
Q: How do industry practices influence children's behavior online and with food?
Industries have learned to apply casino-like psychology—rapid feedback, intermittent rewards, and attention-grabbing cues—to maximize dopamine-driven engagement and craving.
Why Kids Can’t Stop Scrolling: The Dopamine Trap Behind Screens, Cravings, and Modern Childhood | Michaeleen Doucleff
Q: Why is willpower not an effective strategy for managing screen use and unhealthy eating?
Willpower is exhausting and unreliable at scale; the more effective approach is removing temptations and redesigning the environment so the healthier choice is the easier default.
Why Kids Can’t Stop Scrolling: The Dopamine Trap Behind Screens, Cravings, and Modern Childhood | Michaeleen Doucleff
Q: What practical steps can families take to counteract this dopamine flood?
Create environmental design choices: shared screen time in public spaces, no screens in bedrooms, predictable routines, and sanctuary activities that fulfill needs without overreliance on digital rewards.

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The show centers on practical child development and mental health strategies drawn from top researchers, clinicians, and educators. Episodes frequently explore dopamine, sleep, screen time, anxiety, executive function, parenting approaches, and strategies to build resilience in kids. Guests bring clinical frameworks, real-world parenting tips, and evidence-based techniques that listeners can implement at home, in schools, or with clients. A notable strength is translating complex research into actionable steps for families, educators, and clinicians alike, with a focus on reducing harm and breaking cycles of struggle across childhood and adolescence.

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Recent guests on The Child Psych Podcast include:

1. Kathryn Hamlin-Pacheco
2. Emily Souder
3. Mahaley Patel
4. Michaeleen Doucleff
5. Dr. John La Puma
6. Katie Kimball
7. Harry Psaros
8. Dr. Ross Greene

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